New York State Learning Standards

Standard 1:  Personal Health and Fitness
Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.
 

Elementary Level Performance Indicators:

• participate in physical activities (games, sports, exercises) that provide conditioning for each fitness area

• develop physical fitness skills through regular practice, effort, and perseverance

• demonstrate mastery of fundamental motor, non-locomotor, and manipulative skills, and understand fundamental principles of movement

• understand the effects of activity on the body, the risks associated with inactivity, and the basic components of health-related fitness (cardiovascular, muscle strength, muscle endurance, flexibility, and body composition

• demonstrate and assess their fitness by performing exercises or activities related to each health-related fitness component, and establish personal goals to improve their fitness

• understand the relationship between physical activity and individual well being

Standard 2:  A Safe and Healthy Environment
Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Elementary Level Performing indicators:

• contribute to a safe and healthy environment by observing safe conditions for games, recreation, and outdoor activities

• come to know and practice appropriate participant and spectator behaviors to produce a safe and positive environment

• work constructively with others to accomplish a variety of goals and tasks

• know how injuries from physical activity can be prevented or treated

• demonstrate care, consideration, and respect of self and others during physical activity

Standard 3:  Resource Management
Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.

Elementary Level Performance Indicators: 

• know that resources available at home and in the community offer opportunities to participate in and enjoy a variety of physical activities in their leisure time

• become discriminating consumers of fitness information, health-related fitness activities in their communities, and fitness and sports equipment

• demonstrate the ability to apply the decision making process to physical activity

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Curriculum Overview

Movement Wheel

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Elementary PE Report Card

(Coming soon)

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Dress Guidelines

Students participating in physical education class are expected to dress appropriately and for the activity.  Safety and freedom of movement are important elements in proper attire.

Athletic sneakers that are to be laced and tied.  Boots, slip-on sneakers and platform sneakers are not acceptable.  Shorts or sweat pants, t-shirt and/or sweatshirts are the norm.  "Play" clothes are strongly recommended.  Jeans are strongly discouraged. 

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Jewelry Guidelines

No jewelry is to be worn during Physical Education classes.  (i.e. watches, bracelets, rings, hanging earrings, hoop earrings).

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